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DY54 BJU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,405 mi
Last recorded133,405 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 BJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 133,405 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 125,909 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 125,907 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 121,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 121,491 miles

Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 120,434 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 117,201 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 115,372 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 112,993 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 110,981 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 108,480 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 108,480 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 105,804 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 105,804 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 102,795 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 99,401 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 95,961 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 76,835 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 72,235 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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DY54 BJU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY54 BJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DY54 BJU registered?

DY54 BJU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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